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Proving a simple act can transform the world, Rosa Parks’ display of quiet courage sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott giving impetus to the Civil Rights Movement and making Montgomery the epicenter of a groundbreaking societal shift that would change our entire nation for the better. In December 2015, Montgomery will commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Go>

Montgomery offers exceptional southern hospitality with more than 7,000 hotel rooms in the metro area. From our four-star luxury hotel and convention center to our wide selection of accommodations, you’re sure to enjoy the perfect stay in the Capital City.

Montgomery's food scene is quit diverse and you should always make sure you leave room for dessrt. At the Tipping Point you can treat yourself to this huge soft and chewy, homemade chocolate-chip cookie served warm in a skillet and finished with a rich fudge sauce and vanilla ice cream.

Plan your meeting in a city that knows how to put on a show. Whether it’s our cool restaurants and entertainment, historical sites, golf courses, sporting venues, or shopping, you can mix plenty of pleasure into your business. And create an event that’s nothing less than spectacular.

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The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is ranked by national magazines like GOLF and Golf Digest as some of the best and most affordable public golf in the country. Three of the courses are within an hour’s drive.

Watch as over 1,000 Hyundai vehicles are made daily by 2,700 Team Members on a guided tour of the state-of-the-art Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plant. Also, you can watch one of the nation’s leading safety sedans, the Sonata, and the 2012 Car of the Year, the Elantra, being made right before your eyes.

Slide, glide and whirl across smooth ice in the comfort of a climate-controlled rink. Enjoy Ice skating year-round in Alabama’s only indoor ice rink, The Ice Palace inside Eastdale Mall.

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Montgomery, Alabama, the capital city of the American South, is steeped in history, has been tested by rebellion and is courageous and changing. What’s changing today — and changing for the better —is the face of the city’s downtown and riverfront areas.

City leaders and local developers have a grand vision for the city’s center, and it began to take shape with the Riverwalk project along the edges of the Alabama River. The first phase was completed in 2003 and included the beautiful Riverwalk Amphitheatre and the adjacent Riverwalk Stadium, home of the Montgomery Biscuitsbaseball team. The Biscuits, the AA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, provide family entertainment and fun for sports enthusiasts.

Across from the convention center complex, the Alley Entertainment District, nicknamed “The Alley,” was unveiled in the spring of 2009. This highlight of the city’s continuing downtown revitalization is framed by Commerce, Bibb, Coosa and Tallapoosa Streets. It includes both casual and fine dining (Dreamland BBQ,Sa Za’s Serious Italian Food and Central to name but a few), specialty boutiques and nightlife spots. In addition, thanks to some fabulous new loft apartments and office spaces, new tenants now call The Alley home.

Just one block from The Alley, the Harriott II Riverboat cruises guests along the Alabama River. This newest addition to the downtown and riverfront rebirth began ferrying folks in 2009 and has definitely exceeded expectations. The majestic riverboat is a unique special events venue that can accommodate up to 400 passengers and is capable of hosting multiple parties each evening.

Visitors can also pick up a Civil Heritage Trail brochure and explore all the historical sites on foot or by car. With all of these changes and others to come, Montgomery is quickly becoming a hot spot for groups, conventions and meetings, and family travel.